Brekkie Blog | Thursday, June 15, 2017

North-West weather

High pressure systems lie to the north and northeast of Tasmania. A weak cold front embedded in a west to northwesterly stream will move south of Tasmania today. This stream will continue on Friday and Saturday, while the highs persist to the north. Another cold front will move over the west of Tasmania early on Sunday, followed by a ridge of high pressure extending from a high over South Australia.

North-West news

► The seaside town is one of just three Tasmanian locations, along with Hobart and Freycinet to make the cut for the Board. It will feature alongside national icons such as Sydney Harbour, the Great Ocean Road and Broome. Read more.

► The cast of Shrek the Musical Jr were putting the final touches on their performance at the Devonport Entertainment Centre ahead of opening night. Students from Don College have been rehearsing for months to present the screen adaptation of the popular animation. Read more.

► Ongoing problems with NBN may lead to a major heart specialist leaving the North-West Coast, says a specialist. Dr Geoff Evans, head of the Charles Clinic Heart Centre, travels from Launceston to Burnie three days a week, to see up to 20 patients a day. Read more.

State of the nation

Need a national news snapshot first thing - well, we have you covered.

Deaths confirmed in 'unprecedented' tower inferno

►LONDON: Hundreds of people lived in the 120 four-bedroom Grenfell Tower, a 1970s-era concrete council building in west London. At least 50 were taken to hospital with injuries or suffering from smoke inhalation...full coverage here.

► QUEENSLAND: Condamine producers called in the help of a chopper last week to try and alleviate the pressures of feral pigs in the area which is making it difficult for them to keep crops alive...read on.

Jake Hamilton, Burradoo, Condamine with a mob of feral pigs which were killed in the aerial pig shoot. Picture: Rebecca Bidstrup

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World news:

► Embattled British prime minister Theresa May has called for a "spirit of national unity" - but still lacks the vital Northern Irish votes she needs to save her government. "People shouldn't regard [the peace process] as a given. It's not certain, it is under stress, it is fragile," warned former Tory prime minister John Major.

Theresa May's Irish deal hits a Major snag.

► A top US Republican congressman is in a critical condition after he and several others were shot by a lone gunman who ambushed a Republican politician and staffer baseball practice session in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a Washington DC suburb...read on.

President Donald Trump confirmed the gunman died of his injuries several hours after the attack, which has raised fresh questions about gun violence and the vitriolic tone of American political debate.

FACES OF AUSTRALIA: Annabella Lewis

Annabella Lewis is unusual – she loves public speaking when most people’s greatest fear is having to address an audience.

The Ballarat Grammar year 10 student finds it thrilling to talk to an audience about subjects she is passionate about.

Today she will address the judges and audience about education in the semi finals of the 2017 Plain English Speaking Award...read on.

The Ballarat Grammar year 10 student finds it thrilling to talk to an audience about subjects she is passionate about.